The Irish Times

Another Life: Remaking our ‘neglected garden’ of nature conservation

Michael Viney: Welcome reform of the National Parks and Wildlife Service takes shape

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sector

Report argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are sceptical

Thu May 19 2022 - 05:00

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s bathing water quality: no grounds for complacency

Local authorities manage and monitor bathing waters in their areas, and deserve credit for making a good record better

Mon May 16 2022 - 00:05

Sea-level rise and ‘storminess’ threaten Ireland’s sandy beaches

Up to 15% of the world’s beaches face ‘severe erosion’ by 2050

Fri May 13 2022 - 12:06

Beach goers rejoice as temperatures set to hit 20 degrees this weekend

Cloud and rainy conditions will all but disappear by Saturday

Fri May 13 2022 - 08:09

‘It’s life or death’: Turf burning in urban areas blamed for rise in stroke admissions

Turf responsible for more air pollution than coal in Dublin and Birr, study finds

Mon May 09 2022 - 02:00

‘A day of hope for nature’: €55m plan for wildlife service announced

Critical reports note ‘lost decade’ left National Parks & Wildlife Service ‘not fit for purpose’

Wed May 04 2022 - 18:48

Sinn Féin accuse Government of ‘political cowardice’ as turf ban motion defeated

Motion sought to scrap ban on turf sales and cancel carbon tax increases

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 13:48

Shop more, buy less and save yourself a fortune

Reducing waste at home involves changing our habits, eating fresh and shopping often

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00

Sustainability means an end to take, make and waste

Governments and companies are moving towards a circular economy

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 00:00

Irish activists hail European pledge to shelve hazardous chemicals

‘Restrictions roadmap’ aims to bring about toxic-free environment to safeguard people

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:56

Sea swimmers no more at risk of superbugs than non-swimmers, research suggests

Preliminary data contradicts warnings of infections, NUIG academics say

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 01:00

Stormont political system ‘long overdue reform’, says North’s Green Party leader

‘Urgency of the climate crisis’ was ‘becoming more and more obvious’, warns Clare Bailey

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 15:47

Coal-burning Moneypoint might be key to Ireland’s energy future

ESB dinosaur built in the 1970s will soon become the State’s premier renewable hub

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 13:15

State environmental watchdog still buying diesel vehicles

Despite warning public on fossil-fuel emissions, 80% of EPA fleet powered by diesel

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 01:01

Cimate change messaging designed to reach those who feel impact most

Research project finds marginalised groups are being ignored and seeks to engage them

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00

Responding to the challenges facing manufacturing

New technologies are presenting the sector with substantial choices and opportunities

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 05:04

Freeze more, buy less: ways to reduce food waste and save money

Bread, fruit, vegetables and salad continue to be the most wasted food in Irish households

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 01:00

Ireland’s poorest communities are not sufficiently heard on climate, major report finds

Landmark study says such groups tend to be excluded from debates despite bearing brunt of impacts

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 01:30

Sanctions shadow hangs over Russian-owned Rusal plant in Limerick

Fears for alumina extraction facility in Aughinish and its 500 workers, along with hundreds of other local jobs

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 16:31

Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina suspended from key European trading platform

Move comes after raft of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 01:00

We need to join the dots on climate

Research Lives: Dr Clare Noone, senior postdoctoral researcher at ICARUS, Maynooth University

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 01:00

A round-up of popular courses in universities around the country

We list the top five courses and focus on a sample course from each college featured

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 01:00

Varadkar’s solo run appears to green-light dairy expansion – at expense of beef

Tánaiste assures dairy farmers new carbon budgets won’t put limits on milk production

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 12:08

Blue carbon habitats are valued for rich biodiversity and carbon storage

Environmentalists say Irish seagrass beds need to be comprehensively mapped

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 06:00

Ireland calls for ‘maximum restraint’ around nuclear facilities in Ukraine

Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency will hold extraordinary meeting

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 21:15

Public safety warning issued after theft of radioactive device in Co Louth

Gardaí issue appeal as item containing potentially dangerous material is stolen

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 18:57

Delaying carbon tax hike ‘won’t help anybody’, says Friends of the Earth

Sinn Féin bringing Bill to scrap planned increase in levy on home fuels in May

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 17:02

Drownings and destruction: campaign to remove deadly low-head dams

New scheme in US to locate dangerous dams mirrors a similar Irish effort

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 01:33

Liberals worry US supreme court moving in increasingly conservative direction

America Letter: Court already split to 6:3 conservative tilt following Trump presidency

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 20:00

River water quality dips due to ‘set dates’ for slurry spreading

Pollution worries mount among contractors who say task should be done at safest time

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 19:50

ESB under investigation over electricity prices following complaints from rivals

State energy firm says allegations ‘appear based on limited understanding’ of market

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 05:05

Competition asks students to consider environmental impacts of daily actions

Second-level pupils can win €500 for themselves and €500 for their school

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 14:46

EPA working to ensure ESB gets permits needed for new power plants

State company says it shelved proposed projects over environmental licensing delays

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 05:41